Softball Recap: Twin Lakes Turns Things Around After Road Loss

There's no place like home for Twin Lakes, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They walked away with a 12-7 victory over the Benton Central Bison on Wednesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Indians as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Maddy Hook spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on 12 hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.

Quinn Gilford

Hits (Career)

04/30/25 vs Benton Central	3
04/29/25 @ Benton Central	2
04/26/25 vs Lewis Cass	2
04/18/25 vs Caston	2
04/16/25 vs Lafayette Central Catholic	2

On the hitting side, Quinn Gilford and Miya Clerget did most of the damage at the plate: Gilford went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run, while Clerget went 3-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Gilford a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Taylor Oliver, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Twin Lakes was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .419. They are 3-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Twin Lakes' record now sits at 6-11. As for Benton Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Twin Lakes will welcome Delphi Community at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Benton Central, they will be playing at home against Lafayette Central Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bison are facing the Knights at the right time seeing as the Knights are stuck on a seven-game losing streak.